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Polymer Clay ATC

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Polymer Clay ATC
Group:Amazing Mail ART
Swap Coordinator:hazelwitch3 (contact)
Swap categories: Artist Trading Card (ATC)  Crafts  Polymer Clay 
Number of people in swap:2
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:January 18, 2019
Date items must be sent by:February 10, 2019
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I saw a USA only version of this swap in the public forums and it looked like fun! @blueseabliss the original host, gave me permission to use her swap description. The image also belongs to her. It will be my first time trying a clay ATC so we can all experiment together!

Roll out out some polymer clay (such as Sculpey or FIMO brand) into the size of an ATC then sculpt or use tiny clay/cookie cutters etc to create a pretty image on it. You then need to bake it for about 30 minutes on low heat, but when it's done, they are super durable because they are essentially plastic! Send a beautiful hand-made polymer clay ATC to your partner. Any subject or theme is welcome.

THE RULES: You must make a clay background. Do not attempt to put this on paper!

You MAY add embellishments such as sea glass, buttons, charms, metals...

Please do NOT use air dry clay. FIMO or Sculpey brands work best.

Theme is up to you! Package in a bubble mailer and send on time.

PS. these look great on a mini easel as decoration!

Discussion

wolfeagle 01/ 5/2019 #

Thank you for hosting this swap. I've made many clay ATC's and they are fun and super cool. When attaching items, using liquid polymer clay is very helpful or your items just fall off later, and 30 minutes would probably burn your ATC black, especially any small pieces, so I would recommend using the manufacturer cooking instructions, probably 15-20 minutes. They also do require more postage, as they usually require package rates. Have fun.

hazelwitch3 01/22/2019 #

Thanks, wolfeagle, very helpful tips!

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